David Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL over controversial remarks. The official appeared to call Jurgen Klopp a 'German ****' and 'f***ing arrogant'. LISTEN NOW:Former Premier League referee Peter Walton has opened up on what David Coote is really like after controversial remarks he made about Jurgen Klopp in a video went viral.
And Walton, who was an official in the top flight between 2003 and 2012 and now works as a refereeing analyst, has provided an insight into the 42-year-old.
Walton had direct, albeit limited experience with Coote towards the back end of his career and insisted he was a 'reasonable choice for mid-level Premier League matches', claiming 'you know what to expect from David'. Podcast All episodes Play on Apple Spotify The PGMOL had confirmed news of Coote's suspension in a statement on Monday evening.
‘I have no interest in speaking to someone who is f***ing arrogant. So I do my best not to speak to him. Milner is all right, I get on with him. You can see me there with a ‘mask’ on. But, my god, German ****, f*** me.’ 'How’s that not a penalty is a disgrace,; the Scotsman fumed after the game. 'How the f*** is that not a penalty? You didn’t see f****** anything.